Van Buren County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Van Buren County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05141
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 141
Geography
- Land Area
- 709.57 sq mi
- Water Area
- 14.37 sq mi
- Total Area
- 723.94 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.582953
- Longitude
- -92.515976
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,807
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,736
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,403 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 398 | 2.5% |
| White | 14,766 | 93.4% |
| Black | 64 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 104 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,482 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 1.9% |
| White | 12,049 | 94.6% |
| Black | 79 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 321 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,998
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $49,123
- Poverty Rate
- 18.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,021
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,811 | 92.6% |
| Black | 68 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,166
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,659 | 16.3% |
| Republican | 5,105 | 50.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,397 | 33.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,861 | 47.8% |
| Female | 5,234 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,239 | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 180 | 1.8% |
| Black | 24 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,988
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,472 | 59.2% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 51.7% |
| Black | 8 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 29 | 53.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,830 | 58.2% |
| Female | 3,120 | 59.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,150 (35.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,793 (14.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,725
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $132,586
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $789
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.5%
- Work From Home
- 8.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.